- May 27, 2021
- Kara Stone
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UnearthU is a single player survival sport game with drama, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Kara Stone and was released on May 27, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
UnearthU is a 7 day multimedia experience about self-improvement, healing, and transformation. Made by reusing found digital materials, the game consists of found footage videos, discussions with an A.I., guided meditations, writing reflection prompts, and a habit tracker.
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- Unique and thought-provoking blend of video game storytelling and mindfulness app elements that offers a rich, self-reflective experience.
- Provides meaningful mental health benefits through meditation, breathing exercises, and journaling prompts, leading to personal growth and emotional impact.
- Well-written, moving narrative with a quiet, introspective pace that encourages players to engage deeply and find peace and fulfillment.
- Gameplay is minimal and may feel more like a visual novel or self-help app rather than a traditional game, potentially disappointing some players.
- The narrative and experience might not meet all expectations, with some finding it underwhelming, especially if looking for more conventional storytelling or gameplay.
- Appeals primarily to a niche audience interested in mindfulness and self-reflection, which may limit its wider appeal.
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6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story uniquely blends video game narrative with mindfulness app elements, unfolding day-by-day alongside breathing exercises and writing prompts that enhance player engagement and mental well-being. It offers a sincere, thoughtful meditation on self-help culture, impermanence, and philosophical themes, culminating in a meaningful and well-wrapped conclusion.
“It's a really unique merging of video game storytelling with the structure of a mindfulness app. I found that while I was very into the story unfolding day-by-day, I was also getting into the actual breathing exercises and writing prompts, which was unexpected.”
“For seven days, I participated in the reflections, meditations, and daily rituals while the story quietly unfolded from session to session.”
“The story wraps up nicely and becomes a meaningful meditation on the expectations we put on ourselves, self-help, Buddhist/Hindu philosophy, and the impermanence and cycle of life and death.”
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UnearthU is a survival sport game with drama, mystery and science fiction themes. Common tags for UnearthU include politics, indie, linear, psychological, emotional and others.
UnearthU is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.
UnearthU was released on May 27, 2021.
UnearthU was developed by Kara Stone.
UnearthU has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked UnearthU for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
UnearthU is a single player game.
Similar games include Eliza, 1000xResist, Locke(d), The Beginner's Guide, Forgotten Hope and others.